Be careful, Covid-19 pandemic has not yet ended: Centre on rising case count

With the number of active Covid-19 cases in some states of India rising, the Centre on Thursday advised people to not lower their guard just yet.

On Thursday, the central government expressed its concern over the rising number of active Covid-19 cases in some states of India, especially Maharashtra, and requested people to remain “careful and watchful” and keep their guard up because “the pandemic is not yet over.” Dr V K Paul, NITI Aayog member (Health), described the situation as “worrisome” at a press conference. On the lockdown that has been put in place in Nagpur from March 15 to 21, he said, "We are reaching a situation where these approaches (to control the spread of COVID-19) are being brought back.” Mentioning the rise in positivity rate in Delhi and surrounding areas, he advised that people residing in these areas be wary. “We have two lessons for us. Don't take this virus for granted. It can come up unexpectedly,” he said.